Thursday, February 25, 2010

I have been trying to behave myself and seriously... I have been good......really good.I take an alternate route on the way home from work so that I don't have to drive past Anthropologie. I have been eating lunch at my desk.....and have been trying my hardest to stay away from Corey's fabulous online brocante....So....when I decided that I needed an Anthro fix...you know some creative inspiration....I left my purse in the car and went in to browse with only my little pocket camera in hand.

Look at what I saw......Giant chicken wire!Pretty cool, right?

Lots of zinc and industrial props....paired with botanicals and pretty soft fabrics ...

Look at these C clamps....We have tons of old tools and funky junk in the basement, shed and garage......the wheels are starting to turn...

Funnels!Funky decorating with fun funnels...Have these....can do!

....spring colors and flowers...I thought this table was fun....

...pretty bedding and lots of soft ruffles...

As I was snapping away with my little Canon....I felt someone's eyes on me...

...yes, security was definitely on to me......watching me closely...

I slipped out the door, having completed my covert mission to "steal " some inspiration......but just before I did...I spied this delicious springy sweater....Field Flower...

...I better not weaken and go back in with my purse......only a little over 2 weeks left of work!

It was a successful endeavor......and despite the huge snowstorm that we are currently in the midst of......I am feeling a little more optimistic that spring might actually come in another month or two......a seed or two of creative inspiration is beginning to sprout...

I have never been to an Anthropologie store! Can you believe it? None were close enough for a day trip...until recently. I discovered that a new store just opened in Rochester...just a measly hour or so away. Guess where my first spring roadtrip will be?? Tami E.

...oh thank you, thank you! I adore Anthro. but sadly, there isn't one around. I applaud you for such restraint! That sweater would have had to come home with me, you know, for the sake of up close inspiration! xo

Thanks for the bits of inspiration, we all need a heavy dose of it right now! Never been to the store, Chicago is the closest for me, so if I'm driving that far(only 3 hours)I'm going to Kane County Flea Market...much better prices and I can take pictures without guilt!

Thank you for my Anthro fix. I really needed that. That store never fails to amaze me. The visual merchandising team is fabulous!Thanks for the fix Laura, and good job not caving in, I know that was hard.Sincerely,Melinda

I could have used this post a couple of days ago! I too needed an Anthro fix so that is where I headed after work yesterday. Just to browse around a bit. I love all that they come up with. You saw a few things that I must have missed. Thanks for the photos!

Dear Laura,I'm so glad that we now have an Anthropologie in London although, as good as it is, I don't think that ours is anyway as good as yours.I love all of your photographs and they are so inspirational. I can't wait to see what you come up with. XXXX

I just popped in there yesterday and the new floor wasn't set yet. but if this is what to come yay. I just love that bedset, I did see that up the other cover that was plain white that goes with it is amazing.It is a great place to stop into for inspiration sometimes.Amyhttp://mittenathome.blogspot.com/

Hi LauraI love these Anthropologie posts.. We sadly do not have a store here.. so it is left up to you to keep me up-to-speed with the inspiration they provide.. Job well done.. both in inspiring .. and in keeping the purse in the car! I think my purse is going to have an outing today but I'll try to be good! The C clamps amuse me... I love their little shapes.. I have had some experience with these devils.. in one of my 'Julie' moments.. OK have fun.. and well done for self control.. I suspect I am losing mine!! xx Julie

OK, sign me up...where do I get gynormous funnels, they are such a great way to display!!! I have a small shop & am always looking for clever ways to display with NOT a gynormous budget. Thanks for sharing your creative energy..Smiles,Susie

Oh I am drooling. My sister lives in San Francisco and she often tells me about her trips to Anthropologie ~ I did buy an awesome lamp shade that I adore there while visiting my sister. I thought about leaving my daughter so I didn't have to ship the shade but I didn't think that sounded to cool, lol!

ANTHRO IS ALWAYS ON THE CUTTING EDGE! JUST YESTERDAY I DRILLED HOLES IN MY VERY LARGE ZINC FUNNEL, TURNED IT UPSIDE DOWN, FITTED IT WITH AN ELECTRICAL CORD KIT AND IT IS NOW A VERY KOOL HANGING LAMP. IN FACT I DID THE SAME THING WITH SOME ZINC RESIN POTS AND MADE LAMPSHADES OUT OF THEM. I QUESS I KNOW WHAT ONE OF MY FUTURE BLOGS WILL BE!THANKS FOR SHARING, JUDY

I just started An Artistic Mother's Group where we will be going through 12 projects together from Shona Cole's new book The Artistic Mother. Her desire is to help mothers find a to fit art into their every day, even if it's just a little something. I would so love for you to join us. You can read more about it on my blog; and if you're interested in participating, just leave me a comment, and I'll add you to the list.

PS If this is not something you are interested in doing at this time,or even if you are, maybe you could do a little blurb about it for me so that other artsy moms can join. It might be a help to them if they are looking for inspiration and/or an accountability group. We start March 6th, but anyone can jump in at any time. We will spend two weeks on each project. Blog about our progress and link to all of the other participants. Thanks so much for your consideration.

I have never been in one of those stores. I cannot tell you how many times I have done the same thing. Since I no longer am working the temptations are so hard to resist...but I do most of the time!! enjoyed the tour!!

OMG, Laura,Don't you just love it? I love that store!!They decorate so cool, but the flea market type pieces are outrageous! Now I know what to look for at the flea market this Sunday. Yes, we are going to the flea market by the beach. Even though it's cold and sometimes rainy we still have a flea market in winter.Your photos are great!! I guess if I brought my camera instead of my purse to Anthro I would save money, but they have such cute things.Thanks for the tour, and have a great weekend,Rosemary

I just love reading your blog, always beautiful pictures and ideas... But boy, reading this post just got my self in a whole lot of trouble (well, my husband is in more trouble than me)... You my dear have openend up a huge pandora box of goodies, I went on their website and let me just say, my wish list is really long. Love the stuff.

Oh Laura...what have you done to me? Hehe... We actually just got an Anthropologie store in a local mall and I haven't made my way over there yet...trying to be good too ;) BUT NOW...I simply must get over there! Maybe I will try to sneak a few pics while there...I don't know if I could be as good as you though and leave my purse behind...that would be so hard... ;)

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